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Mental Health - 101
Mental Health has been in the national spotlight lately as mental illness
and access to care has been repeatedly cited in relation to mass shooting
events. We review how this is a misleading association, some of the
factors that contribute to the related stigma, and discuss the research on
violence and mental health. We discuss some commonly misunderstood
diagnoses and some very basic approaches in working with a person in
mental health crisis. We conclude by reinforcing that people who carry a
mental health diagnosis are served by everyone – not just RUHS-BH –
and ultimately it is our partnership as Riverside County civil servants that
provides the foundation to reduce stigma, encourage appropriate care,
and develop well communities.
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